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Does land law's specialized and historic vocabulary make it hard for your students to engage?Designed to support a progressive learning experience, Land Law Directions provides a lively introduction to the subject and makes this often daunting area clear and engaging. The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: - Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly- Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear - Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law- Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence- Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place they can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further Digital formats and resourcesThis eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats and is supported by online resources.The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The online resources are available at www.oup.com/he/landlaw_directions8e/ and include:- New scenario questions aimed at helping to apply the law in practice- New animated diagrams providing visual explanation of complex topics- Guidance on answering the end-of-chapter questions- Quick fire self-test questions with answer feedback- Links to further reading suggestions- Flashcard glossary to revise key terms- Additional material and discussion of advanced topics including adverse possession, and easements and profits

The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, EU Law Directions will help them:· Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly· Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear· Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law· Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence· Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place your students can aspire to take their learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go furtherDigital formats and resourcesThe eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. · The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks · The online resources include self-test questions with instant feedback to consolidate your learning, suggested approaches to end of chapter questions to help you perfect your technique, as well as a timeline of key moments in EU legal history to give you a contextual overview of the subject.

Contract law is a core first or second year module on all undergraduate law degrees in the UK. It is a core module on law conversion courses (GDL) and LLM.A considered balance of depth, detail, context, and critique, Contract Law Directions offers the most student-friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence. The Directions series has been written with students in mind. Contract Law Directions is the ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them:- Gain a complete understanding of the topic: we won't overload or leave students short, just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly- Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear- Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: students will be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law- Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence- Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place, your students can aspire to take their learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go further, each chapter now has a 'digging deeper' feature to further develop understandingNew to this Edition- This edition has been fully revised and incorporates a number of new cases at Supreme Court, Privy Council, Court of Appeal and High Court level, including the following: TRW v Panasonic (CA) (battle of forms), Pakistan International Airlines v Times Travel (Supreme Court) (lawful act duress), Billy Graham Evangelistic Association v Scottish Event Campus (Sheriff Court) (force majeure-triggered by Covid), Triple Point Technology v PTT (Supreme Court) (liquidated damages and termination), A-G Virgin Islands v Global Water Associates (Privy Council) (remoteness of damages), and many others.- The opportunity was taken at proof stage to incorporate a discussion of the important 2023 decision of the Supreme Court in Barton v Morris (in place of Gwyn-Jones) (unilateral contracts).Digital formats and resourcesThe ninth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access, along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooksThe text is also supported by online resources, which include:- Self-test questions- Guidance on answering essay and problem questions- Web links- Flashcard glossaryAdditional lecturer resources include:- Diagrams from the book

A considered balance of depth, detail, context, and critique, Equity & Trusts Law Directions offers the most student-friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.· Gain a complete understanding of the topic: we won't overload or leave your students short, just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly· Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear· Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: we'll introduce the key areas of debate and give your students the confidence to question the law· Direct and consolidate their knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence· Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take learning to the next level, the authors provide direction on going furtherDigital formats and resourcesThe seventh edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.· The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features· Three video lectures presented by Gary Watt introduce key areas of debate within the subject · General guidance on answering essay questions and problem scenarios · Sample essay questions and problem scenarios, along with answer guidance · Web links to further primary sources and commentary to aid understanding · Flashcard glossary to help test knowledge of key terms · Self-test questions per chapter with instance feedback

Why do the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg have such an impact on UK law? Why did the UK need a Human Rights Act - and why do some people say it should be repealed? Human Rights Law Directions tackles these and many more questions, introducing students to this exciting area of law. The Directions series has been written with students in mind. The ideal guide as they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: - Gain a complete understanding of the topic: just the right amount of detail conveyed clearly- Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear - Identify when and how to evaluate the law critically: they'll be introduced to the key areas of debate and given the confidence to question the law- Deepen and test knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence- Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place you can aspire to take learning to the next level, with direction provided on how to go furtherDigital formats and resourcesThe fifth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.- The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks- The online resources that support the book include:· Multiple choice questions · Flashcard glossary · Guidance on answering the end of chapter exam questions· Guidance on answering the end of chapter self-test questions· Annotated web links· Annual updates to the book

Public Law Directions is the most student-friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidenceAn accessible and highly readable guide to public law, offering contextual knowledge, details of key cases, and supportive critical evaluation of the law. Key features The Directions series has been written with students in mind. As they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them: - Gain a balanced understanding of the topic: the right amount of detail conveyed clearly - Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts the practical importance of the law becomes clear - dentify when and how to critically evaluate the law: the key areas of debate are set out, with support to confidently question the law - Direct and consolidate knowledge: self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence- Elevate learning: inspiring students to take their learning to the next level, the author provides direction on going further - Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support Digital formats and resourcesPublic Law Directions is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats; the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test questions with instant feedback, guidance on answering the questions from the book, animated diagrams with audio, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks .

This is the most student friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.Key features:-Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts, the practical importance of the law becomes clear-Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: we'll introduce the key areas of debate and give your students the confidence to question the law-Direct and consolidate their knowledge: visually engaging learning and self-testing features aid understanding and help your students tackle assessments with confidence-Elevate their learning: with the ground-work in place your students can aspire to take their learning to the next level; the authors provide direction on going further-Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning supportDigital formats and resourcesThe 9th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and features that offer extra learning support including multiple choice questions and podcasts. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks

This is the most student-friendly guide to the subject; empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.Watt's Equity & Trusts Law Directions presents students with a considered balance of depth, detail, context, and critique on the topic. Key features · Gain a balanced understanding of the topic: the right amount of detail conveyed clearly · Understand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts the practical importance of the law becomes clear · Identify when and how to critically evaluate the law: the key areas of debate are set out, with support to confidently question the law · Direct and consolidate knowledge: self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidence · Elevate learning: inspiring students to take their learning to the next level, the author provides direction on going further · Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support New to this edition · Discusses the implications of cryptocurrency for the specific performance of agreements and the tracing of funds in equity · Reviews the use of 'massively discretionary trusts' and sham trusts to hide wealth from the tax authorities · Covers ethical investment of trusts and the implications of political controversies for the funding of charitable trusts · References the Court of Appeal on the relationship between the fiduciary duty and the duty care, as well as remedies where fiduciary gains and careless losses arise from the same transaction · Includes updates from the Supreme Court on a claimant's ability to recover in an action tainted by their illegality and an innocent claimant’s recovery of wrongful fiduciary gains that the CPS wants to confiscate for criminality Digital formats and resources The eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with video lectures by the author, sample essay questions and problem scenarios with guidance on answering, self-test questions, functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support.

Criminal Law Directions is the most student-friendly guide to the subject: empowering students to evaluate the law, understand its practical application, and approach assessments with confidence.An accessible and highly readable guide to criminal law, offering contextual knowledge, details of key cases, and supportive critical evaluation of the law.Key FeaturesThe Directions series has been written with students in mind. As they approach the subject for the first time, this book will help them:Gain a balanced understanding of the topic: the right amount of detail conveyed clearlyUnderstand the law in context: with scene-setting introductions and highlighted case extracts the practical importance of the law becomes clearIdentify when and how to critically evaluate the law: the key areas of debate are set out, with support to confidently question the lawDirect and consolidate knowledge: self-testing features aid understanding and help students tackle assessments with confidenceElevate learning: inspiring students to take their learning to the next level, the author provides direction on going furtherAlso available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning supportDigital formats and resourcesCriminal Law Directions is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats; the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test questions with instant feedback, guidance on answering the end of chapter questions, flashcard glossary, web links, figures and tables from the book, functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks .